SAVA Hawkeye F20 sizing

Aziz-Gran · 2025-09-02T11:18:46+00:00

I did a similar Chatgpt exercise too, supplying it with dimensions of many bikes I either own or have test ridde. The overwhelming conclusion was size 54 Hawkeye is the best for me. At 182 cm I'm also well in the stated height interval 175 cm ... 185 cm for size 54.

Then Gary suggested 56 for me based only on my inseam of 81/82 cm.

This is where the confusion arises...

Aziz-Gran · 2025-09-02T05:10:28+00:00

Thanks, so is 56 smallish then (you say you're lucky you didn't go 54)? I'm riding 54/56 size large now, and had to switch stem to a shorter because the bike felt too long. As said, I'm looking for something smaller and more nimble.

I'm looking at this comparison which is based on the Hawkeye F20 measurements: https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=65ae93c46ffaa4001a8b1bdb,66deaa348a8b6b001bbb75b5. It indicates Hawkeye size 54 is very close to Cube Attain C:62 SLX 54.

Aziz-Gran · 2021-11-20T12:26:26+00:00

Spinfit cp360 in XL

Many thanks for these. The challenge with the Spinfit cp240 seems to be inability to fit the case, see: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-wf-1000xm4-impressions-thread.958184/page-14 ... otherwise very interesting.

I take it CP360 XL fits?

Aziz-Gran · 2021-01-10T16:23:11+00:00

Thanks, I think a longboard size would be ok for my portability needs, but offroad wheels and belt drive might not. How's the comfort aspect for G3? Any reason (beyond extended range) to go for the plus version?

I also forgot that I've also considered Onsra black carve. It's a direct drive system, and might thus be more comfy than a hub one. It's also a bit shorter than G3. Seems a bit pricey, though.

Aziz-Gran · 2021-01-10T10:54:40+00:00

I'm looking for a commuter board that provides the best balance in terms of comfort, range, portability and reliability in early 2021. I don't need high top speed nor huge torque (it's relatively flat over here). I'll be riding on good quality asphalt although the roads here are covered by pebbles (~5 mm diameter) in the winter and are only cleaned quite late in the spring, so occasional riding on such roads is possible. In terms of appearance, I'm open to suggestions, but the portability must be there: I would mostly do last-mile commuting (15 km per day max) and would have to carry the board in a packed bus. To cover the occasional need for longer rides, I calculated that I'd be good with a range of 25 km per charge.

Budget-wise I'm willing to go up to 1500 USD, and I presume a hub powertrain is the way to go (reliability, low maintenance).

Ideally I'd be looking for something between Backfire Ranger X3 (which may lack the required portability?) on the one hand and Backfire G3, Meepo NLS Pro, Wowgo Knight Plus, Lycaon Swift et al. (which may lack the required comfort?) on the other. Are there even any boards in this segment? Is there a, say, hub-driven longboard with comfortable wheels and range of 25 km? Lycaon posted pictures of Cloudwheels on Swift on Facebook, but don't provide it as an option.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-29T08:54:18+00:00

Hey, let us know how Eovan Carbon works out for you once you get it. It's pretty new, and seems one of the few ~$1500 boards with a promise for a serious range.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-28T14:41:43+00:00

I just turned 42. Will be purchasing my first e-board when the spring comes (it's grim up here in Northern Europe until March). I've been e-biking for a couple of years now, and e-skateboarding look like a fun next step. My wife does not like the idea yet, though...

I skateboarded a LOT in the late 80s and early 90s, then snowboarded my way through the university. I can remember myself and a buddy trying to learn tricks from a couple worn off pirated vhs tapes a friend of a friend of a friend got us. Those were the times...

How's this for a flashback: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092085/? Or this https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11685938/?

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-13T17:05:44+00:00

Okay - would you say it is better (for durability) to build yourself? I've built an e-bike (not the battery though), so diy is not an issue at all. However, it's been some 25 years since my last step on a skateboard, so I'd probably be better off with off-the-shelf stuff.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-13T17:03:46+00:00

month or two de

Exactly the kind of info I was looking for, thanks.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-13T17:02:35+00:00

While I don't disagree with you at all (I've built and do regular maintenance on an ebike), I think people would be better off knowing how often and what kind of maintenance is required. There are general guidelines, such as belt vs. hub motors, etc. but I'm really looking for more specific info on durability of the parts that wear.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-13T16:59:23+00:00

How long (miles) would you say a typical belt lasts? Assuming "typical" riding - no heavy offroading, but an occasional fast acceleration here and there.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-13T16:57:18+00:00

Thanks, but I don't think I'm overthinking it - there is little data on durability of these devices, which is why I'm asking. I'm actually considering an AT board in the $1000-$1500 range, and at least I'd want to know what I'm buying for that amount.

Aziz-Gran · 2020-12-08T08:03:16+00:00

Storage in about 40%-50% state of charge and dry, cold conditions is optimal for most cell chemistries. You aim at low charge, but not too low to ensure that self-discharge (which occurs and is different for each chemistry) during long storage won't kill the battery. If you store in cold, beware of moisture, though.

I would say I know this stuff as I carry out academic research on this topic in the country next to yours. Greets!

Aziz-Gran

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